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MK54 UXT

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,961 mi
Last recorded28,961 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 UXT
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,961 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 28,961 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2013 20,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 20,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,839 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 7,070 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 6,212 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 6,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 4,907 miles

N/S/R Seat belt not fitted.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 4,907 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,727 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?

Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,028
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
8,933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,066
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,019
Stop lamp not working 4,971
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,465
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MK54 UXT is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 31,925 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Cityrover fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK54 UXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Cityrover typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK54 UXT registered?

MK54 UXT is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is MK54 UXT safe to buy?

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